Friday, August 21, 2020

Joe Biden Accepts Democratic Nomination for President

Joe Biden is officially the Democratic Party's Presidential Candidate.

His acceptance speech closed out the four day all virtual democratic convention.

Our Correspondent in Washington Jagruti Dave reports.


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US Bill to Ban Calling Xi "President"

Lawmakers in the US have proposed a bill that would ban the government from referring to China's Xi Jinping as President.

Critics say it incorrectly gives the impression that China's head of state is elected under democratic means.

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Hong Kong Justice Secretary under fire for legal interventions

Hong Kong's Justice Secretary is facing criticism from democracy activists, after twice intervening this week to shut down prosecutions initiated by a prominent Democratic lawmaker.

Richard Kimber reports.


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US formally moves to trigger "snapback" of UN sanctions on Iran


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Washington has formally submitted to the United Nations its request to re-impose UN sanctions on Tehran that were lifted under the Iran nuclear deal of 2015.


The other signatories to the deal have objected to Washington's move, saying America has no legal right to restore sanctions since it has left the agreement.


Liling Tan reports. 


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S. Korean intelligence: Kim Jong-un's sister now 'second-in-command'

South Korea's intelligence agency said it believes leader Kim Jong-un has delegated some of his authority to his sister. Kim Yo-jong has become a very visible figure within North Korea's government over the past two and a half years. 

Bruce Harrison reports from Seoul.

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

African Union Suspends Mali


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The African Union has suspended the membership of Mali from the continental bloc, following the military coup on Tuesday that led to the arrest and resignation of the President.

 

The African Union Peace and Security Council in their emergency meeting said Mali will be allowed to rejoin after it has returned to constitutionalism.

 

Coletta Wanjohi reports from Addis Ababa :

 

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Another record close for the Nasdaq

It was another strong day of trading for the tech sector Thursday with
the Nasdaq posting another record close.

This strong showing for the U.S. markets comes despite the release of
weaker than expected labor market data.

William Denselow reports from New York

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Tanzania leading the way in the recovery of African tourism

Safari Bookings.com, a leading online travel market online outlet for global travel and tourism revealed that there are signs that some recovery will begin, probably in the next month once the border between Tanzania and Kenya opens and as more flights are starting.


Daniel Kijo reports. 


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California Wildfires Rage out of Control

Wildfires touched off by a barrage of lightning strikes are raging out of control in California. Tens of thousands of people have evacuated their homes. 

Our Correspondent Rachel Silverman has this report from San Francisco. 


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Belgium holds coronavirus restrictions in place for September as spike in cases wanes

Belgian authorities will be keeping some restrictions in place through September, to contain the further spread of coronavirus in the country. 

Rules on face masks will remain in force, as well as limits on mass gatherings. 

Lucy Hough is our Correspondent in Brussels. 

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Jobless claims unexpectedly jump back above one million

The number of Americans filing for initial jobless claims has once
again ticked up above one million.

It comes as U.S. lawmakers are struggling to find common ground on a
replacement for a $600 per week unemployment benefit that expired at
the end of July.

William Denselow reports from New York.

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US prosecutors charge ex-Trump adviser Steve Bannon with fraud

Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon has been arrested and charged
with defrauding donors in a fundraising campaign to build the
US-Mexico border wall.

Federal prosecutors in New York have also charged three other people
in connection with the scheme that raised $25 million.

US correspondent Nick Harper reports.

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South African health workers threaten strike action

South Africa’s largest public sector union, NEHAWU, has announced that members will embark on various forms of protest action, which may culminate in a strike. This comes after various meetings with government have failed to address concerns for worker safety during the Covid-19 pandemic. Mark Roughton reports.

 

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Uganda Court Gives Hefty Payout to Families Over Child Birth Deaths

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Court in Uganda has awarded $84,000 in damages to the families of two women who died during childbirth at government hospitals.


The Constitutional Court has ruled that the government's failure to provide basic maternal healthcare services violates the constitution and subjects' women to inhumane and degrading treatment.


Michael Baleke has more from Kampala

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3 IN 4 HOSPITALISED COVID-19 PATIENTS SUFFER SYMPTOMS THREE MONTHS LATER

A new study shows three quarters of patients discharged from a hospital in England, suffer from complications three months later.

81 out of 110 patients still experienced symptoms -- such as excessive fatigue, breathlessness and muscle aches -- leaving many struggling to wash, dress or work.

Stuart Smith has more on the study, from London.

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France daily Covid-19 cases hit new post-lockdown high

France has registered its highest daily rise in the number of cases of the coronavirus since the height of lockdown in May.

3,776 new cases were registered, with 17 more deaths.

Ross Cullen has more from Paris.

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Breast milk in the name of coronavirus research

Could new moms be the key to coronavirus prevention? Researchers in the Netherlands think they might and have put out an urgent call for breast milk donations. Toni Waterman has more from Brussels.

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Nigeria demands immediate restoration of democratic order in Mali



The Nigerian government has called for the immediate and unconditional restoration of constitutional order in Mali following the coup that ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita.

Correspondent Phil Ihaza reports from Abuja, Nigeria's capital

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U.S. WON'T SEEK PENALTY FOR ISIS 'BEATLES'

The Trump administration has told the UK that it will not seek the death penalty against two Islamic State fighters from Britain in a bid to prosecute the pair in the U.S. 

The men, two of the so-called "Beatles," are believed to be responsible for killing several American hostages in Syria. 

Holly Hudson has more. 

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GCSE RESULTS RELEASED IN UK AFTER A-LEVEL CHAOS

Results of GCSE exams taken by teenagers in the UK are being released - a week after A-Level grades led to chaos and a government U-turn.

40% of teacher-predicted A-Level grades were downgraded by an algorithm, and days later the government conceded pupils could stick with their predictions if they were higher.

GCSE candidates in England, Wales and Northern Ireland will also be able to do the same in an attempt to avoid a similar outcry from students, teachers and parents.

Schools minister Nick Gibb says the attempt to moderate grades through an algorithm was the right thing to do - but admits it was applied in the wrong way.

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